HR.com Launches Advisory Board to Shape Employee Retention Strategies for 2026

HR.com has announced the formation of its 2026 Advisory Board on Employee Retention, convening senior HR executives and talent experts to inform new research and a virtual event focused on reducing turnover and boosting performance. The board's insights will directly shape the 2026 HR Research Institute survey and associated programming, ensuring that retention strategies are grounded in current workplace realities.

"The organizations that retain top talent are those that continuously adapt to the changing needs of their workforce," said Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR.com. "We're excited to bring together this exceptional group of advisors to share their expertise and help HR leaders build more effective retention strategies." The advisory board includes professionals such as Douglas Brown, Founder of Manage2Retain; Mary Damas, VP of Recruiting and Employee Engagement at ServiceLink; Dick Finnegan, CEO of C-Suite Analytics; and others from diverse industries.

The State of Employee Retention 2026 Virtual Event, scheduled for November 10, 2026, will explore today's biggest retention challenges, emerging workplace trends, and practical strategies for reducing turnover. Attendees will gain research-backed insights into topics including organizational culture, employee well-being, leadership, benefits, flexible work, AI, and proven practices of organizations that excel at retaining talent. The event is free to register, and details are available on HR.com's website.

The HR Research Institute annually releases "State of the Industry" reports across various HR topics, including last year's HR.com's State of Employee Retention 2025-26 report. These reports and other free research can be downloaded at hr.com/researchinstitute. The HR Research Institute, powered by HR.com, identifies key trends and best practices to help over 2 million HR professionals make strategic decisions informed by research findings.

The new advisory board will play a critical role in ensuring that the 2026 research reflects current challenges and innovative solutions. As retention remains a top priority for organizations, the insights generated from this collaboration are expected to provide actionable guidance for HR leaders seeking to build more resilient workforces.